Scheme for plastic bottles and cans put back to 2027 while environment minister says glass recycling ‘unduly’ complex A UK deposit return scheme for recycling drinks bottles has been delayed to 2027, meaning it will...
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Read MoreActivists call for reform of ‘failing’ industry to tackle waste dumping in England, asking government to put ‘people and planet before profits’How polluted is your local river and which regions are worst...
Read MoreCall for environmental emergency to be declared after data reveals 105% rise in raw sewage discharges over past 12 monthsWater companies in England have faced a barrage of criticism as data revealed raw sewage was discharged for...
Read MoreAlmost all countries failing to meet mark for PM2.5, tiny particles expelled by vehicles and industry that can cause health problemsOnly seven countries are meeting an international air quality standard, with deadly air...
Read MoreExclusive: party calls for firm to be wound up as it seeks shareholder bailout, higher bills and lower fines Thames Water should be put into special administration by the government and reformed as a public benefit company, the...
Read MoreParty to call for measures to stop companies prioritising profit over environment at spring conferenceWater companies in England and Wales have almost doubled their profits since 2019.During this parliament, which started in...
Read MoreExclusive: Sarah Olney to press in parliament for details of scheme being drawn up in event of supplier’s collapse‘I’ve seen solid waste float by’: residents try to Stop the PooMinisters must come clean...
Read MoreCampaigners say Ineos project in Antwerp will turbocharge plastic production on a scale not seen before in EuropeThe UK government is providing a €700m (£600m) guarantee for the billionaire Jim Ratcliffe to build the...
Read MoreUK’s largest water company also calls for dividend payouts and lower fines for breaches to avoid taxpayer bailoutThames Water has been lobbying the government and regulators to let it increase bills by 40%, pay lower fines...
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Wins in East Midlands, North East and North Yorkshire
Co-leader Adrian Ramsay says party has won spread of
Party did better in places it had lost since
Spread of Tory losses leads former minister to say
Glossy promotional leaflet handed out to asylum seekers detained
Party source describes region as ‘beating heart of general
Ed Davey says ‘lifelong Conservative voters are backing the
The major U.S. index futures are currently pointing to
News comes as Labour’s Chris Webb wins back ‘red
With more than a third of council elections declared,